Wannabe spacemen replace Ryan Adams at moe.down

Those who booked moe.down tickets in anticipation of the knee-tappin', alt.country of Ryan Adams will have to trade in their comfortable denim-based wardrobes for zany electric silver space-tuxedos (or no shirts whatsoever) a la replacement headliner Satellite Party, led by former Jane’s Addiction/Porno for Pyros frontman and Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell. moe. cites “personal reasons” as the explanation for Adams and the Cardinals' cancellation, eagerly welcoming a spot-filler that will create a wildly different ambiance.

“Jane’s Addiction was a huge influence when moe. first got together,” stated moe.’s Al Schnier, adding that Lollapalooza was equally inspirational for his own festival, which began eight years ago. “While moe.down is on a different scale and perspective, the vibe is the same – music, camping, vendors, non-profits, a kids’ tent and parade – all born out of our experiences as fans of Lollapalooza.”

moe.down takes place the weekend of Aug. 31 at the Snow Ridge Ski area in Turn, N.Y., and features live music from The Roots, Meat Puppets, Ra Ra Riot and others. Futhermore, it has suddenly become very glowstick and body paint appropriate, as the entire concept of Satellite Party is, “what would a party be like if we were invited to a commercial space flight.”

A Paste-predicted pro and con of a literal Satellite Party, juxtaposed for your reading pleasure:

Pro: no restroom lines, due to certain astronaut suit accommodations

Con: freeze-dried hors d'oeuvres

Related links:
moe.org
SatelliteParty.com
Ryan Adams on MySpace

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